Fresh Tortellini is pre-cooked and packaged, usually with a little added oil and salt, which places it in NOVA group 3. It is a handy shortcut and lighter on additives than instant versions, though still worth checking for salt. It is a source of selenium and calcium. Work out the numbers for any portion and age below, then see the full breakdown.
Cheese-filled fresh pasta.
The tables below put each macronutrient against age-appropriate guidance, because what matters for a 4 year old is very different from an adult.
A serving (about 150g) contains about 3.8g of sugar. In a flavoured instant product this comes from the sauce and flavouring rather than occurring naturally, so it counts as free sugar toward the daily limit the NHS sets. The table shows that limit by age.
Fresh Tortellini is naturally high in fat, with about 13.5g per portion, and most of it is saturated (6.0g). There is 0g of added fat, but the table shows how the saturated fat compares with the daily maximum, so it is best enjoyed in smaller amounts.
Because fresh tortellini is salted, a portion carries about 1.5g of salt. Children have lower daily salt limits than adults, so it is worth checking against the guidance below.
Fibre supports healthy digestion, and most people in the UK do not get enough. A portion provides about 3.0g. Because children need less fibre than adults, that same portion covers a bigger share of a younger child's target.
There is about 55.5g of carbohydrate per portion. There is no single daily target, but roughly half of daily energy should come from carbohydrate; the reference values below are based on that.
Starchy foods also add protein to the day, about 18.0g per portion. Wholegrain versions and wheat pasta give a little more than white rice. The table shows how that compares with the daily amount by age.
Percentages are share of the daily Nutrient Reference Value (NRV). Under UK and EU rules a food is a source of a nutrient at 15% NRV per 100g and high in it at 30%.
These tables show how the nutrients compare to daily needs across different ages, using UK Reference Nutrient Intakes (RNIs). This differs from the source of and high in labels above, which use the single adult figure (NRV) set for food packaging. Children's needs are lower, so a portion goes further.
Selenium helps protect cells from damage and supports the immune system. A serving (about 150g) contains 30ug. Because children need less than adults, that same portion covers a bigger share of a younger child's daily target.
Calcium is needed for strong bones and teeth. A serving (about 150g) contains 180mg. Because children need less than adults, that same portion covers a bigger share of a younger child's daily target.
Partly. The rice or pasta itself is a whole food, but pre-cooking it in a pouch with a little oil and salt moves it into NOVA group 3. It is far less processed than instant, flavoured versions, and a handy shortcut.
Nutrition data from McCance and Widdowson and UK FoodData Central, per 100g raw edible portion; values are reference figures and can vary by variety and ripeness. Reference intakes: EU NRVs for labelling and UK RNIs (SACN) for age-based needs. For guidance only.